Senior Designer

Are you a talented graphic designer with web design experience looking to make a real impact within an organization? Do you intimately understand the role that creative and production design play in a business environment? Do you like to work hard AND have fun? Do you believe no job is too big or too small? Are you passionate about fitness, health and wellness?

This position is a temp to hire position and will be paid on an hourly basis. If, after 90 days, both the senior designer and FFC agree, an offer of full-time, salaried employment may occur.

If you are, then Fitness Formula Clubs (FFC) is looking for you to join our team as the Senior Design in our West Loop corporate office. FFC owns and operates 10 upscale, mid and large size multi-use health, sports fitness and spa centers in the Chicago area. We provide corporate wellness programs, health insurance reimbursable nutrition therapy services, signature group fitness programs, spa treatment services, individual and group training, physical therapy and medically based rehabilitation programs. Each Chicagoland location is dedicated to supporting the local community. FFC is recognized by the fitness industry for creating a distinct member experience delivered by its professional staff. This position reports to the Marketing Communication Director, and would be responsible for working collaboratively within a department of four. This position has some work from home flexibility, but the majority of your time will be spent in the office or in the clubs. This position supports all clubs in a corporate capacity by delivering high quality, fast-turnaround print collateral, digital assets as well as effective web design, including landing pages, forms and other web assets.

Graphic Design Responsibilities:

• Execute a high volume of marketing collateral in support of all clubs, including program flyers, posters, digital ad images, email assets, banners, promotional materials, brand apparel merchandise, etc. 
• Execute design of outdoor advertisements, print advertisements, web banners, digital and social media images that support the overall campaign and brand strategy 
• Execute any club signage needs, staying consistent with the overall FFC look and feel 
• Execute basic photography and photo editing tasks like staff headshots, and any club photography needed for asset creation

Web Design Responsibilities:

• Contributes to the overall web strategy by creating landing pages and forms, as well as keeping all web pages up to date and error-free 
• Partner with IT team and CXO to enhance the online user experience (UX) at ffc.com, formula.ffc.com and ortanic.com; includes executing on any website updates and ADA compatibility needs 
• Stay current with all digital/web design/development industry standards and best practices

Corporate Role and Responsibilities:

• Contributes to the overall campaign and brand strategy by collaborating/ideating with other members of the department and senior leadership 
• Assist in creation of all recruiting materials as it relates to job fairs and online recruiting efforts 
• Responsible for executing on other internal projects such as employee appreciation, award celebrations, anniversary event, and general employe relations

Required Skills / Experience:

• Bachelor's degree required in design, marketing, communications, or similar field 
• Minimum 3 - 5 years of related experience: graphic design, web design, email design, or similar visual design roles 
• Must have a keen eye for detail in design and copy, and a stickler for grammar and proofreading 
• Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely, both written and orally 
• Must have the ability to visually express abstract ideas effective and efficiently 
• Must be able to communicate in a friendly and professional manner with all members, guests, team members, and management 
• Must be organized, have experience in making decisions in a fast-paced environment, task-switching between projects and delivering quality results on a deadline 
• Must have expert level proficiency with design software (Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator); Canva a plus 
• Must have experience with WordPress 
• Must have experience in HTML editing programs 
• Must have working knowledge of HTML, CSS and PHP; JavaScript a plus 
• Must have working knowledge of SEO and web performance optimization techniques 
• Experience with Google docs/G-suite environment preferred 
• Experience with ActiveCampaign a plus 
• Experience with videography a plus 
• Should prioritize, schedule time effectively, anticipate situations, and take quick action 
• Should be able to work independently and collaboratively 
• Should be able to interact at all levels of the organization to execute on all design initiatives 
• Will be required to periodically travel to different FFC locations and MAY occasionally work weekend and evening events as needed 
• The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, proactive, and excited to be part of the team!

What We Offer:

• Insurance - After 90 days, if agreed to convert to Full-time employment from temp employment, you will be eligible for medical, dental and vision insurance, and company paid life insurance. 
• 401K - with company match 
• Open Door Policy - Your managers and the corporate team all have an open door policy 
• Diverse and Inclusive Culture - Our team is composed of people from different walks of life who bring their thoughts, ideas, and perspectives to form a welcoming environment.

Other Perks of Working at FFC:

• Complimentary Club Membership to use any of our FFC locations! 
• Tuition reimbursement (up to $200 per year) - Eligible once converted to Full-time employment 
• We provide fitness instructor training and significant discounts on these educational programs (Pilates, Group Fitness, Personal Trainer, Yoga) 
• Discounts on Spa, Retail, and Fitness Employee appreciation programs 
• Various fringe benefits